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PhD Studentship in the Stefan Cross Centre for Women, Equality & Law University of Southampton in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Southampton
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About this position
The University of Southampton Law School is offering a fully funded PhD studentship within the Stefan Cross Centre for Women, Equality and Law. The project sits inside one of the School’s research centres and is designed to strengthen the Centre’s work on discrimination against women and girls, the causes of gendered inequality, and possible legal solutions.
Successful candidates will join a vibrant PhD community at Southampton Law School and will be assigned two supervisors. The Centre is described as part of the School’s wider research ecosystem, alongside a strong international research culture and a commitment to research-driven legal education. The announcement highlights the School’s standing as a Russell Group law school and its emphasis on impactful scholarship.
The studentship invites proposals on legal topics related to women and equality in the broadest sense. The advert specifically welcomes work connecting women’s equality and the law with employment, AI and new technologies, human rights, sustainability, criminal justice, and equal pay. The Centre’s broader mission is to deepen understanding of discrimination and develop effective responses to gendered inequalities, so the PhD will contribute directly to that agenda.
The posting also notes that the Centre was launched in 2018 and is led by its directors, Dr Joe Atkinson and Dr Megan Pearson, who are available for an initial conversation about the studentship. The project begins in September 2027 and is embedded in the law school’s doctoral and research environment.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants should submit a completed application form, academic transcripts, a CV, and a provisional research proposal of up to 1500 words excluding bibliography. The advert refers applicants to the doctoral programme page for English language and entry requirements; no specific degree classification or test score is stated in the posting.
How to apply
Apply online via the University of Southampton postgraduate research application portal. In the funding section of the online application, state that you wish to be considered for the Stefan Cross Centre studentship. Submit the required application form, transcripts, CV, and provisional research proposal. For questions about the process, contact the Doctoral College Admissions team by email.
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